He was born April 18, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved to this area 12 years ago from Cincinnati.

Mr. Watson was a retired Police Officer for the Cincinnati Police Department. He was a member of the Fraternal of the Police, and enjoyed and traveled throughout the country racing cars. Daniel served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his brothers, Edward of Port Charlotte, Mark of Phoenix, Ariz., and Keith of Marysville, Ohio.

Inurnment with Military Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Fla. Memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice Inc., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL. 34238.